by A. S. Byatt
First published 1995
This anthology brings together established masters and rising talents from contemporary Britain's literary landscape. A.S. Byatt contributes alongside Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer, while Hanif Kureishi, Fay Weldon, William Trevor, and Brian Aldiss round out a diverse collection that spans multiple forms. The volume presents fresh poetry, thoughtful essays, compelling short fiction, and glimpses into novels still taking shape. New voices appear beside recognized names, creating a snapshot of British literature in the mid-1990s. The collection captures writers at different career stages, from those crafting their first published pieces to veterans exploring new territory. Each contribution reflects the varied concerns and styles that defined British writing during this period, offering readers both polished works and works in progress that reveal the creative process itself.
Genres: literary-fiction, anthologies, 20th-century, contemporary, british-literature, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, works-in-progress
Setting: Britain
Period: 1990s
480 pages · Paperback · Random House UK